Master’s Degrees in Computer Programming
Education Levels of Programming Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 421 people earned their master's degree in programming. This earns it the #167 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in programming at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 421 |
| Graduate Certificate | 148 |
Earnings of Programming Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in programming is $94,629. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $80,515 and the high is $102,606.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in programming. About 68.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 288 |
| Women | 133 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of programming master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 61 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 122 |
| International Students | 157 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
Most Popular Programming Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 16 colleges that offer a master’s degree in programming. Learn more about the most popular 16 below:
DePaul University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for programming majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in programming from DePaul. Of these students, 23% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in programming at DePaul University make a median salary of 94,629.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their master's degree is Maryville University of Saint Louis. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in programming from Maryville U. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. Data shows that Maryville U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $94,629.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Chicago. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in programming from UChicago. Of these students, 48% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in programming at University of Chicago make a median salary of 94,629.
Maharishi International University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in programming. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in programming from MIU. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. Data shows that MIU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $94,629.
The 6th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their master's degree is Marist College. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in programming from Marist. Of these students, 48% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in programming at Marist College make a median salary of 94,629.
The 7th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Dearborn. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,556 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in programming from UM Dearborn. Of these students, 15% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UM Dearborn graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $94,629.
University of Detroit Mercy comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in programming. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,250 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in programming from Detroit Mercy. About 28% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Detroit Mercy graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $94,629.
Youngstown State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in programming. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,611 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,547 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in programming from Youngstown State University. About 26% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Youngstown State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $94,629.
Clemson University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in programming. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in programming from Clemson. About 47% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Clemson University programming graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $94,629.
Brandeis University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in programming. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in programming from Brandeis. Of these students, 33% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Brandeis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $94,629.
The 12th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their master's degree is Aspen University. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,485 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in programming from Aspen University. About 13% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Aspen University programming graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $94,629.
The 13th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their master's degree is Grand Canyon University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in programming from Grand Canyon University. Grand Canyon University programming graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $94,629.
Kansas State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in programming. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in programming from K -State. Kansas State University programming graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $94,629.
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